Kelly allowed multiple people with interim security clearances to work at WH, not just Porter

Kelly allowed multiple people with interim security clearances to work at WH, not just Porter

The White House chief-of-staff told confidants in recent weeks that he had decided to fire anyone who had been denied a clearance — but had yet to act on that plan before the Porter allegations were first reported this week…

“He knew it was a problem having people who would never be granted permanent clearances and he was preparing to deal with it. And this blew up in his face,” said a senior administration official familiar with Kelly’s plans.

Interim security clearances are granted by the federal government on a temporary basis while the FBI conducts a broad investigation as a part of the regular clearance process. That process includes interviews with an applicants’ friends, colleagues, and spouses, as well as with the applicant himself.